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The Heat is on. What 2025 Cyber Attacks in the UK Teach Us About Mainframe Security

The Heat is on. What 2025 Cyber Attacks in the UK Teach Us About Mainframe Security

by Leanne Wilson | Oct 21, 2025

Vertali’s Leanne Wilson reflects on a year of cyber attacks and what needs to happen now. 2025 was quite a year for cyber attacks. The UK in particular experienced a significant surge, with 43% of businesses reporting at least one incident and an astounding 91% of...

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Mainframe Penetration Testing: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Mainframe Penetration Testing: Why It Matters More Than Ever

by Mark Wilson | Oct 6, 2025

The goal is not disruption but discovery. For decades, mainframes have been at the heart of critical industries such as finance, healthcare, government, and retail. Since IBM introduced the System/360 in 1964, these systems have earned a reputation for being reliable,...

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Strategic partnership announcements, Mainframe integrations with Enterprise IT, and more

Strategic partnership announcements, Mainframe integrations with Enterprise IT, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Sep 8, 2025

PopUp Mainframe and TES Enterprise Solutions Announce PartnershipBMC AMI Portfolio July 2025 ReleaseVertali Expands ‘New To Z’ ProgramIBM 2025 Cost of a Data Breach ReportNew release alert: IBM Ansible Core v1.15.0-beta.1 now availableMainframe Book Club Dives Into...

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SHARE Cleveland 2025: Mainframes, Music, and Milestones

SHARE Cleveland 2025: Mainframes, Music, and Milestones

by Penney Berryman | Aug 27, 2025

We declare SHARE Cleveland a rockin’ success! The rock ‘n roll theme permeated the city, exhibitor booths, and giveaways, culminating in a live music reception at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. Have you seen someone wearing a leather kilt play bagpipes to AC/DC? Now...

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What’s Really Happening in Mainframe Workforce and Training Right Now?

What’s Really Happening in Mainframe Workforce and Training Right Now?

by Penney Berryman | Mar 17, 2025

After perusing blogs, surveys, and insights - and attending SHARE- DC, it’s clear that several big trends are emerging about what’s shaping mainframe careers and training. Here's what’s standing out—and why it matters right now. 1. Hands-On Learning Is the New...

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The good, the bad and the ugly: generative AI and cybersecurity

The good, the bad and the ugly: generative AI and cybersecurity

by Mark Wilson | Jan 16, 2025

Putting the AI into mAInframe security Artificial intelligence can be as much a help as a threat: a powerful tool in the hands of either the good, the bad or the ugly. Today’s threat landscape and cybersecurity requirements are more complex and challenging than ever....

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Vertali expands operations into Asia-Pacific: Vertali APAC launches in Australia

Vertali expands operations into Asia-Pacific: Vertali APAC launches in Australia

by Planet Mainframe | Oct 2, 2023

UK, 28th September 2023 — Vertali, the fast-growing global provider of mainframe services, software and skills has announced further expansion into Asia-Pacific through a joint venture with The Business Agility Group (Australia) Pty Ltd – to be renamed...

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